As opening day nears, it’s natural to start thinking about what the lineup will look like. It’s already been announced that superstar ace Jacob deGrom will be on the mound, but in terms of hitters, the Mets have options. Mets manager Luis Rojas said on Thursday that he hasn’t declared an official lineup yet for the Mets’ first game, but he did say that Brandon Nimmo and...
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One of the last remaining free agent starting pitcher options is off the board, as right-hander Jake Odorizzi has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Houston Astros. Jeff Passan of ESPN had the news first. Odorizzi’s name was connected to the Mets many times throughout this offseason as they looked to fill out their starting rotation. They ended up settling for acquiring Carlos...
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In news that will surely shock the baseball world, manager Luis Rojas has named Jacob deGrom the Mets’ opening day starter. Justin Toscano of The Record tweeted it first, shortly followed by Anthony DiComo of MLB, both of whom added some humor to the widely expected news. The announcement is timely, considering deGrom is about to take the mound against the Houston Astros for the...
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There’s a lot for Mets fans to be excited about right now. The obvious is the acquisition of Francisco Lindor, but as we dive into 2021, the next wave of talent is starting to slowly reveal itself. The Mets invited a handful of their top prospects to major league camp, including Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ronny Mauricio who are just 18 and 19, respectively. Crow-Armstrong has yet to even play...
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The Mets’ matchup against the Astros in West Palm Beach on Saturday that was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. has been moved up to 1:00 p.m., per Tim Healey of Newsday. The move comes due to inclement weather later in the day. As has been common this spring, it will be a seven-inning game. Mets ace Jacob deGrom is scheduled to make his 2021 Grapefruit League debut in this game. He will...
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